Dhaka, June 11 -- For decades, Bengali cinema seemed stuck in a rut, churning out predictable tales of star-crossed love between the rich and poor, or heroes striking it rich with a lottery win. These were often spiced up with hero-villain showdowns, fight scenes, and the inevitable song-and-dance numbers in flower gardens or by the seaside.

But now, Bengali cinema is finally breaking free from that tired formula. Shakib Khan's "Taandob" attempts to inject a political message into mainstream commercial cinema, marking a significant shift from the lovefest we were used to seeing.

Shakib is backed by a stellar ensemble cast, including Afzal Hossain, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Gazi Rakayet, Siam Ahmed, Afran Nisho, and Jaya Ahsan.

But in the en...